Michael Jordan was the greatest basketball player of all time. When he played for the Chicago Bulls, they had one winning season after another. He scored more than 100 points in 1,108 games, won two Olympic gold medals, and was ranked #1 by ESPN Magazine. Chosen for the NBA All-Stars 14 times, Jordan was ten times the scoring champ, five times the Most Valuable Player, and six times the scoring champ of the NBA. When he began losing his hair, he shaved his head completely and started a fashion trend for other players. He was chosen to make an animated movie called “Space Jam” with Bugs Bunny. No other player has come close to those achievements.
1. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Michael Jordan is considered the greatest basketball player of all time, according to the passage?
A. Michael Jordan shaved his head.
B. Michael Jordan won two gold medals in the Olympics.
C. Michael Jordan scored more than 100 points in 1,108 games.
D. Michael Jordan was the Most Valuable Player five times.
2. Why did the author write this passage about Michael Jordan?
A. To tell about how Michael Jordan made a movie with Bugs Bunny.
B.To show what a great basketball player Michael Jordan is.
C. To give reader’s Michael Jorda n’s life story.
D.To tell people what it is like to be a famous basketball player.
The correct answer is A and B
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